President Michels opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. and asked that Trustee Bohler lead the Pledge. President Michels then asked that the roll be called

Present: President Michels, Trustee Bohler, Trustee Geary, Trustee Johnson, Trustee Bohler, Trustee Williams and Trustee Renk.

Trustee Williams

Village Administrator Brent Eichelberger, Clerk Cynthia Welsch, Chief Brad Sauer, Attorney Steve Andersson, Community Development Director Scott Buening, Finance Director VanVooren and Public Works Director Tony Speciale

President Michels opened the public hearing for testimony on the annexation agreement for the Kimball Hill Homes development – Settlers Ridge. President Michels stated that this hearing had been initially opened for comment at the November 16^th, 2004 and adjourned to this meeting. President Michels then called for public comment. No member of the public stepped forward and President Michels then asked the Board if they would like to adjourn the hearing to a date certain or if they were comfortable closing it, as no one spoke at this meeting, or on the 30^th. President Michels stated the Board is always open to hearing comments at any meeting.

Trustee Johnson moved to close the Public Hearing for the Settler’s Ridge Annexation Agreement at 6:07 pm on November 30^th, 2004. Trustee Renk seconded the motion. President Michels then asked that the roll be called.

President Michels then invited Rich Young, of Kimball Hill Homes to address the Board. Mr. Young gave an overview of the proposed development, highlighting the changes since the plan was first submitted. Mr. Young stated that Kimball Hill would like to bring the annexation forwardly quickly and the plan was to have the annexation up for a vote on December 21^st, 2004. Mr. Young then asked the Board if they had any questions or comments.

Trustee Renk stated that while in the Washington D.C. area he visited similar developments and was impressed with the developments and that he had spoken to people in the area and that they cannot build the homes fast enough and they are at a premium.

President Michels asked if the minimum road width was 28 feet. Mr. Young answered yes. Trustee Johnson asked about moving the fir station and some lots by the tower site that she had suggested before. Mr. Young stated that Kimball Hill agreed to move those lots but the track but not necessarily the other ones. President Michels stated that he had looked at new homes in Elburn by the tower and that it did not necessarily look bad.

Trustee Johnson stated that she had some concerns with approving the annexation of the southern portion without knowing what the plat and plans looked like. Mr. Young stated that the south portion would still have to go thru the plat and plan stage of approval before the Board. Attorney Andersson stated that this was correct, a development annexed and granted a PDD status does give up some control, however, fees can be set, standards etc, the plan must still go thru the plat and plan process, what is lost is control absolute that a Board has with an annexation agreement, the density is set for the PDD but not necessarily where. Items of concern should be put in the PDD ordinance or agreement. The normal regulations of the Village still stand unless allowed or disallowed by the PDD agreement.

Mr. Phillipchuck. Attorney for the petitioner stated that this type of an agreement (the PDD) has been used successfully in surrounding communities, most particularly Aurora. Mr. Philipchuck sited examples.

Trustee Geary stated that is a great opportunity as it does not lock the Village into "today’s" look in the future if things are new and updated, such as building materials, product style or infrastructure items.

President Michels asked if a percentage of building materials could be put in the agreement. Mr. Young stated that could be worked out. Mr. Young stated that the homes would not be monotonous however; many places will have homes that are alike in areas to provide a backdrop. President Michels stated he would like to be sure that there are traffic-calming devices on the long roadways. Mr. Young stated that some have been put in place. President Michels stated he would prefer to see 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 of the 3-product type. Mr. Young stated that they have spaced houses and density to allow for 44% open space in both the north and south sections. The density compensates for saving more natural features.

President Michels stated he would like to see the engineering and bike trails. Mr. Young stated these exhibits were previously given but he will get another copy to Mr. Buening before the next meeting.

Trustee Geary asked about drainage at the end of the existing streets. Mr. Young stated that all the water from the existing homes will drain to the Kimball Hill project and will go to their retention/detention, water from the Kimball Hill project will not drain to the existing subdivision(s).

Trustee Geary asked Attorney Andersson if he could provide the Board with a list of guidelines or items that would call for careful consideration in a PDD. Attorney Andersson stated he would thing about it and working with staff compile a list.

President Michels thank Kimball Hill Homes for their time this evening and asked staff when they felt this would be ready to come back to the Board. Administrator Eichelberger stated staff will do their best to work with the developer to have everything ready for the December 21^st meeting however, staff will not bring the development forward if everything is not in line.

Trustee Geary moved to adopt a Resolution Supporting the Widening of Route 47. Trustee Johnson seconded the motion. President Michels called for discussion and hearing none asked that the roll be called.

Attorney Andersson asked that the Board table the Ordinance, as the version included in this evening’s agenda packet was not the current version. Trustee Johnson moved to table. Trustee Renk seconded the motion. President Michels then called for a roll call vote.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Cynthia L. Welsch, Acting Village Clerk